tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post8282078292352369018..comments2024-03-28T05:59:04.687-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Meeting the neighborsPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-19056618476872097332022-03-10T14:43:18.686-08:002022-03-10T14:43:18.686-08:00Well...I didn't have to go out of my way...all...Well...I didn't have to go out of my way...all I had to do is be out on my property near the street, or walking my dogs. Trucks and 4 wheelers and neighbors on horseback stopped and got as much 'scoop' on me as possible!! I joined the local Baptist Church, and shopped at the one grocery store in our tiny village. I left bags of goodies hanging on fences and gates for holidays. Im in pretty good with this bunch, but mind you, after 5 yrs here, I am still a 'newbee' and know it! Most of my neighbors are 3rd and 4th gen farmers. I'm grateful they seem to think I'm alright! And always say "Call if you need anything" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91892011054581472032022-03-10T13:28:57.057-08:002022-03-10T13:28:57.057-08:00Those were good ideas, Patrice, and here are a few...Those were good ideas, Patrice, and here are a few more: go to the local Grange sales, join a local gun club unless you are a urbo/metro terrified of guns and from New York, or San Francisco,<br /><br />When we moved to our new MORE rural property several years ago where everybody has 5 or more acres, we mailed out letters to our neighbors letting them know who we were, basic contact info, etc. and like Don said, NOBODY bothered to reply. We ended up meeting several of these neighbors by being "out and about", repairing fence lines, and just happening to be in the right place at the right time. <br /><br />We tried NextDoor, but after about a year or so the libtards/woketards/cat bags "discovered" it and took it over and made it like the letters to the editor section of the local birdcage liner. So, we dropped NextDoor. and haven't missed it.<br /><br />The very best way is to just be out and about walking a dog or dogs, go to local stores and meetings, and be friendly. You can also join a local church that is of your preference. As was stated in the column, most of us out here in the boonies/sticks/rurals are private people and really DON'T like "drop-ins" or want to be bothered by people knocking on our door. If we wanted all of that, we wouldn't live in the sticks/boonies, rurals, but would live cheek to jowl in a urbo lifestyle. Yahoo for the rural living! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72467277110437616002022-03-10T13:10:57.845-08:002022-03-10T13:10:57.845-08:00While I know Partice isn't a fan of social med...While I know Partice isn't a fan of social media, I will second the NextDoor website. Very neighborhood specific and a great way to communicate very locally. Doesn't have the "social media" feel that facebook does.<br /><br />KinCaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-8654631261811379002022-03-10T10:05:29.305-08:002022-03-10T10:05:29.305-08:00Well, you know, there are always regrets. We had a...Well, you know, there are always regrets. We had a lot of good neighbors and friends at our old place. But on the whole, we're happier here. The old homestead area was getting pretty crowded. Patrice and I were looking for new vistas and we got what we were looking for. And the new neighbors here are fine people. We'll get closer to them in God's time. Not to toot our own horn too much but we're pretty good neighbors to have as well. -DonDonhttp://rural-revolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-26380300028652243772022-03-10T06:14:51.516-08:002022-03-10T06:14:51.516-08:00I like that idea. We often don't see the neig...I like that idea. We often don't see the neighbors in order to introduce ourselves so that is good. 👍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40728949372135592872022-03-09T13:42:39.647-08:002022-03-09T13:42:39.647-08:00When I bought my rural property at tax sale, the f...When I bought my rural property at tax sale, the first thing I did was write a letter to the neighbors telling them who I was, all my contact information, etc. and encouraged them to get ahold of me and introduce themselves, and put it in their mailboxes. Within an hour I had a text from one of them thanking me. That weekend when we went up there for the first time, the neighbors all walked over and introduced themselves. I am so thankful we did that, we got off on the right foot with everyone, and if anyone even drives down our access road now, I get a text from one of the neighbors!<br /><br />TractorguyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-76830495485632366362022-03-09T09:29:15.251-08:002022-03-09T09:29:15.251-08:00Be a realist. There are a couple of 'developm...Be a realist. There are a couple of 'developments' in my area. A combination of stick-built and mobile or modular homes going in on 2 to 20 acre lots. Another long-time neighbor is a LE/Emergency dispatch worker. She has told me that they get a lot of calls from the developments, "So and so's dog is in my yard again!" and the repeated response is "If you want animal control services you need to live in town - the county doesn't offer them. " <br /><br />If that dog chases cattle or livestock and is shot dead for it on another neighbor's property it is the owner's fault. That is the law. Is their cat is out and a coyote gets it? Game & Fish or DNR personnel will not do anything about it. Same thing for mountain lions and moose - both of which come through here. And don't challenge an Antelope with your car either..... Do your research and see if you can live with the situation before you move in. Natokadnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335243535171469124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-60469700890052722082022-03-09T08:37:06.370-08:002022-03-09T08:37:06.370-08:00All good thoughts, Patrice!
Also, just be very, v...All good thoughts, Patrice!<br /><br />Also, just be very, very careful especially at first. You have no idea who's related to who - or what their relationship is like! A simple observation could get you into a hornet's nest. The wise Creator gave you two ears and only one mouth for good reason, lol.Mary Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-26115031839161349582022-03-09T07:20:11.318-08:002022-03-09T07:20:11.318-08:00A neighbor just sold some land. The wife has stop...A neighbor just sold some land. The wife has stopped and talked to the new owners several times. She gave them the name and number of our handyman that does good work. They seem really nice and will not move until heir last son graduates high school so another year or so.sjfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529005584879037582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-90987991606791649882022-03-09T06:57:55.061-08:002022-03-09T06:57:55.061-08:00One way my husband and I 'joined' our new ...One way my husband and I 'joined' our new rural community was simply introducing ourselves to our closest neighbors then continued to branch outward. If we saw someone outside, we stopped and introduced ourselves. We even introduced neighbors to neighbors who had spent most of their lives in the area. We are rural enough that stopping in the road for a conversation is not an issue. Admiring my neighbor's strawberry patch resulted in a bucket of yummy goodness. They left with farm fresh eggs and homemade soap. Tree down? No problem. Loose cattle roundup? No problem. Cutting our fields for hay? No charge, you helped us out and we certainly appreciate the grass fed beef that you shared after they enjoyed the hay. We are not necessarily bosom buddies but we're there as are they if a 'fire' needs to be extinguished. We appreciate their knowledge and expertise rather than a diploma hanging on a wall. We can all learn from each other's experiences and trials. Keep gossip to yourself and a smile on your face. We love our community and are now considered members after living here for over ten years. It's a wonderful life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-81719917420988021512022-03-09T06:54:27.276-08:002022-03-09T06:54:27.276-08:00Social media. NextDoor, Facebook groups, etc.Social media. NextDoor, Facebook groups, etc.Krabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301573656754652189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-27128424390464807632022-03-09T04:44:54.991-08:002022-03-09T04:44:54.991-08:00I know you had good reasons, but do you ever regre...I know you had good reasons, but do you ever regret moving? Good neighbors are a valuable commodity and sometimes difficult to cultivate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com